Title IX

Title IX is a federal law that requires Universities to provide an environment free from gender-based harassment and discrimination for all members of the university community.

Title IX serves to better protect students, faculty, and staff from incidents of sex-based discrimination and sexual harassment, including sexual assault, stalking, Title IX harassment, dating violence and domestic violence.

Title IX Resources

Mandatory Reporters

Mandatory reporters are required to report incidents they have personally observed as well as incidents reported to them.

Read More About Mandatory Reporters

File an Incident Report

Title IX Pregnancy and Parenting Guidance

Purdue University Northwest provides pregnancy accommodations in compliance with Title IX and other federal and state laws.  These accommodations are designed to support pregnant and parenting students, faculty and staff.

Title IX: Pregnancy and Parenting

Title IX, which prohibits discrimination based on sex, extends protections to employees and students who are pregnant or who are experiencing related conditions, including childbirth, miscarriage, abortion, lactation and other related conditions. Purdue University is committed to ensuring that individuals are not denied or limited in their access to educational programs and activities due to pregnancy or related conditions.

Pregnancy and Parenting Supportive Measure Requests

Modifications under Title IX are designed to prevent sex-based discrimination by ensuring that students who are pregnant or experiencing related conditions are treated fairly and equitably. Purdue’s Title IX Coordinator can assist students with leaves of absence related to pregnancy or parenting. Modifications ensure the educational environment is flexible enough to support a student’s academic success. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that modifications are provided when needed. No medical documentation needs to be provided to the University to receive a modification through Title IX.

Common Modifications

• Extensions on deadlines or opportunities for make-up assignments or tests.
• Adjusted attendance requirements to accommodate pregnancy-related absences.
• Excused intermittent absences for healthcare appointments.
• Permission to leave class to pump or express milk.
• Extra breaks for eating, drinking, or restroom use.
• Avoiding exposure to chemicals or donning additional protective equipment.

Request Pregnant/Parenting Title IX Supportive Measures

To submit a Request for Pregnant/Parenting Title IX Supportive Measures, please complete this form.

Lactation Support

Purdue University Northwest provides lactation spaces on the Hammond and Westville campuses.